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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solutions
As the textile industry adapts to meet increasing demand for natural aesthetics and more sustainable solutions, Tencel Lyocell HV100 provides a unique answer to both.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Onstage at the Ford Pro Accelerate summit earlier this week, organized by Farley to bring together business leaders to discuss big-picture solutions, the Ford leader revealed that his own son was openly questioning whether to go to college, having really enjoyed his summer job as a mechanic.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Somewhat counterintuitively, my colleagues and I found that increasing the difficulty and cognitive demands of the seriation task actually prompted young children to discover and use algorithmic solutions to solve it.
—Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are several other general solutions and tips the company suggests when iMessage activation fails.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The solutions widely on offer are plainly inadequate.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The temporary budget will allow ATN to pay staff and maintain service using existing hotel fees, fares and state funding while longer-term solutions are worked out.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Though these efforts are still in their infancy and challenges remain, there is no shortage of people and startups dedicated to making solutions happen.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Onstage at the Ford Pro Accelerate summit earlier this week, organized by Farley to bring together business leaders to discuss big-picture solutions, the Ford leader revealed that his own son was openly questioning whether to go to college, having really enjoyed his summer job as a mechanic.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Somewhat counterintuitively, my colleagues and I found that increasing the difficulty and cognitive demands of the seriation task actually prompted young children to discover and use algorithmic solutions to solve it.
—Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are several other general solutions and tips the company suggests when iMessage activation fails.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The solutions widely on offer are plainly inadequate.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The temporary budget will allow ATN to pay staff and maintain service using existing hotel fees, fares and state funding while longer-term solutions are worked out.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Though these efforts are still in their infancy and challenges remain, there is no shortage of people and startups dedicated to making solutions happen.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solutions
Noun
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Researchers, meanwhile, have studied the feasibility of retrofitting certain mid-range jets (like the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, ATR 72, and Embraer 190) with windowless designs and have reported some promising results.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Phillies don’t have many answers against Ohtani The Phillies initially got to Ohtani, who threw 24 pitches in the second because of the Phillies’ patience at the plate.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The search for answers grew more desperate after Payne, wracked with grief and hounded by reporters, died by suicide near the very spot where Mary’s body had been found.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Solutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solutions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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